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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Anju unable to travel with Sunji?

2. How do the mothers react to Ashok's conditions?

3. Where does Anju find Sudha's handkerchief.

4. What annoys Anju about Sudha?

5. How does Sudha feel when she is with her husband and his family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What role does Sudha's mother-in-law take over Sudha's reproductivity?

2. What request does Ashok make of Sudha?

3. How does Anju feel when she finds Sudha's handkerchief in Sunjil's belongings?

4. How does Anju's life change in America?

5. What annoys Anju about Sudha?

6. Why does Anju decide to get a job?

7. How does Anju feel about getting married?

8. Why does Sudha think that Gouri has not called to tell her about the brain defect?

9. What kind of relationship do Anju and Sunil have?

10. What worries does Sudha have for her unborn child?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Are the mothers as oppressive as society? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In what way does Anju become more optimistic before her wedding? How and why does Sudha become more negative? How might these outlooks both harm or hurt both girls? Which is more logical?

Essay Topic 3

Do the benefits of tradition outweigh the costs for Sudha and Anju?

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